All Posts Tagged With: "FSB"
Train Bombing Perpetrator Identified, Killed in Raid
The Russian Federal Security Service is saying that it has identified the perpetrator of a train bombing late last year that killed 26 people traveling from St. Petersburg to Moscow.
Mar 6, 2010 | Continued
Institute Cites “Inertia and Decay” in Russian Government and Economy
A new report from the Institute for Contemporary Development criticizes Russia’s government and economy for its “inertia and decay,” but was met by a muted response from opposition groups.
Feb 4, 2010 | Continued
Court Case Begins Against Kostroma Activist
A court case has begun in the city of Kostroma against an activist who investigators allege is guilty of extremism for language in a political pamphlet, despite the fact that federal experts found no such evidence.
Jan 18, 2010 | Continued
Opposition Blogger Cleared of Inciting Hatred Against Police
In an unprecedented decision, Russian blogger Dmitri Soloviev has been cleared of charges of inciting hatred against police after investigators found no evidence that any crime had actually occurred.
Jan 11, 2010 | Continued
Suspect Confesses to Murder of Russian Lawyer
Police have detained two suspects in the January murder of lawyer Stanislav Markelov in Moscow, one of whom has issued a confession.
Nov 5, 2009 | Continued
Russian Lawmakers Want Broader Powers for FSB
A group of Russian lawmakers are jumping at anti-corruption measures proposed by President Dmitri Medvedev to hand greater authority to the country’s security agencies, particularly the Federal Security Service (FSB).
Oct 8, 2008 | Continued
Russian Terror Victims Ask for Truth
Two victims of apartment bombings that shook Russia in 1999 have appealed to President Dmitri Medvedev to mount an open, independent investigation.
May 31, 2008 | Continued
A Record Harvest of Spies
Yulia Latynina writes an insightful piece on the recent spate of espionage cases in Russia, wondering at the capability of a law enforcement agency that can readily expose presumed infiltrators, but can’t even solve simple domestic crimes.
Apr 2, 2008 | Continued
An Open Letter to the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia
An open letter to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) from a series of prominent journalists, questioning the actions taken against Natalya Morar. Morar, a fiery investigative journalist, has been barred without explanation from entering Russia.
Mar 1, 2008 | Continued
Opposition Activist Revealed as FSB Agent
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has broken the law by infiltrating the United Civil Front party with a paid informant.
Feb 22, 2008 | Continued
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